{"id":2347,"date":"2019-12-03T10:18:51","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T10:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/?page_id=2347"},"modified":"2025-01-30T17:46:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T17:46:06","slug":"how-do-i-arrange-currency-for-my-trip-to-italy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/planning-a-holiday-to-italy-the-ultimate-guide\/how-do-i-arrange-currency-for-my-trip-to-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I arrange currency for Italy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Italy\u2019s currency is the Euro (\u20ac). We recommend that you take a mixture of cash on holiday to Italy with you along with currency on a pre-paid currency card and a credit card.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

First and foremost, make sure you organise your cash ahead of your travel. Never organise it at the airport en route. You’ll never get good value for money that way. Instead, book your currency for Italy<\/a> in advance. We recommend using Travel FX<\/a>. Even if you’re not the most organised traveller, they offer a next day delivery service making it perfect even for a last minute getaway.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, shops and autostrada tollbooths.\u00a0Where you might come unstuck is relying on American Express and Diners Club which are not widely accepted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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It’s always wise to carry a small amount of cash for smaller cafes and restaurants, some public transport options, and taxis who may not accept credit card payments. We once visited the same restaurant 5 years in a row, only to discover each time that their card machine was out of order!<\/p>\r\nJo – Owner, Bookings For You<\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Probably the best advice we could give is to always have a variety of payment methods up your sleeve. In that way, you’ve always got a Plan B should one of them fail.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In addition to your credit card, we highly recommend taking out either a\u00a0WISE card<\/a>\u00a0or a REVOLUT card. Both are super easy to use and allow you to top up in your local currency, exchange that money and spend it in euros.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Don\u2019t worry\u2026. If you run out of cash and need additional currency during your stay, most people will find a similar array of financial services to those you already find at home. If you need to withdraw money, look for a bancomat<\/em> (ATM).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Italy remains excellent value for money. Prices in restaurants can vary a lot dependent on location but it\u2019s still possible to purchase a pizza in a restaurant for less than 10 euros, pasta dishes are typically between 8 and 15 euros and meat and fish dishes between 15 and 25 euros. If you\u2019re visiting the major cities, try and eat away from the main tourist hotspots where you will find prices in restaurants inflated. Instead find a quieter back street to dine on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Check out full guide to ordering currency for Italy<\/a> to ensure you’re getting the best value for money on your Italian villa holiday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Italy\u2019s currency is the Euro (\u20ac). We recommend that you take a mixture of cash on holiday to Italy with you along with currency on a pre-paid currency card and a credit card. First and foremost, make sure you organise your cash ahead of your travel. Never organise it at the airport en route. You’ll never get good value for money that way. Instead, book your currency for Italy in advance. We recommend using Travel FX. Even if you’re not the most organised traveller, they offer a next day delivery service making it perfect even for a last minute getaway. Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, shops and autostrada tollbooths.\u00a0Where you might come unstuck is relying on American Express and Diners Club which are not widely accepted. It’s always wise to carry a small amount of cash for smaller cafes and restaurants, some public transport options, and taxis who may not accept credit card payments. We once visited the same restaurant 5 years in a row, only to discover each time that their card machine was out of order! Jo – Owner, Bookings For You Probably the best advice we could give is to always have a variety of payment methods up your sleeve. In that way, you’ve always got a Plan B should one of them fail. In addition to your credit card, we highly recommend taking out either a\u00a0WISE card\u00a0or a REVOLUT card. Both are super easy to use and allow you to top up in your local currency, exchange that money and spend it in euros. Don\u2019t worry\u2026. If you run out of cash and need additional currency during your stay, most people will find a similar array of financial services to those you already find at home. If you need to withdraw money, look for a bancomat (ATM). Italy remains excellent value for money. Prices in restaurants can vary a lot dependent on location but it\u2019s still possible to purchase a pizza in a restaurant for less than 10 euros, pasta dishes are typically between 8 and 15 euros and meat and fish dishes between 15 and 25 euros. If you\u2019re visiting the major cities, try and eat away from the main tourist hotspots where you will find prices in restaurants inflated. Instead find a quieter back street to dine on. 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